Land Use Ordinance - June 2008 - City of Vineland

City of Vineland
Land Use Ordinance Amendment
Design Standards for Conservation of Forests and Trees
(8) The total number of forest acres allowed to be removed, without subjecting the
development to the requirements for tree replacement.
(9) The total number of forest acres proposed to be removed.
(10) The total number, by species, of existing trees with a DBH of six inches or greater on the
tract. For tracts greater than two acres in size, the applicant may estimate the total number of
trees by multiplying the total number of forest acres permitted for development by the number of
trees on an average forest acre for the site.
(11) The total number, by species, of trees with a DBH of six inches or greater which are to be
removed. For tracts greater than two acres in size, the applicant may make an estimate of the
total quantity of trees to be removed, by species, based upon the average forest acre for the site.
(12) Notwithstanding permitted estimates of the quantity of trees to be removed, all trees with
a DBH of sixteen (16) inches or greater shall be specifically identified by location, species and
common name. All efforts shall be made to preserve such trees, including, if necessary,
relocation of infrastructure, roadways and buildings. Removal of any tree within this category
shall require specific approval and any such trees approved for removal shall be listed
individually on the approved plan.
(13) A specific plan for replacement of removed trees in accordance with the requirements of
this section.
(14) A City-approved method of disposal of removing trees, topping and slash. No burning or
burying of trees or parts of trees is permitted. All disposal methods must comply with the
requirements of the City code.
D. All specific plans for replacement of removed trees shall be based upon the following
formulas:
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